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Wazzu vs. Okla St: Will Dez Bryant Pull a Thurman Thomas?
Last time Oklahoma State came to Seattle, in 1985, they were here to play the Huskies. With them was a relatively anonymous sophomore running back named Thurman Thomas. Thomas wasn't unknown after that game--Husky defenders spent most of the afternoon watching the back of Thomas' jersey as he ran over the ... »
Wazzu vs. Okla St: Meet Brandon Pettigrew, A Budding Jerramy Stevens
Like former Husky TE Jerramy Stevens, Oklahoma State TE Brandon Pettigrew is big (6-6, 260) and fast (see video below).
SI calls Pettigrew the best NFL tight end prospect in ten years (or, about since Stevens came out). He was third on the Cowboys in catches last year, and ... »
Andy Roof Expelled from Wazzu
Andy Roof, the Cougars' backup defensive end who became something of a flashpoint for Cougar malfeasance. After a series of alcohol-fueled arrests, Roof claimed he'd gone straight. But then he (allegedly) got into a fight at a party. As a result of that incident, he has been expelled by Wazzu's ... »
Running Back Roulette for Cougs and Dawgs
Washington State looks likely to have a year-long problem fielding healthy running backs. Dwight Tardy was their main man last season before tearing his ACL in the eighth game of the year against UCLA.
Tardy says he's fully recovered from the injury to his left knee, but the coaching staff isn't treating him ... »
Brace Yourself for Muckraking, Coug Fans
The Seattle Times is planning an expose on problems in the Wazzu football program, according to a pre-emptive email from Cougar AD Jim Sterk that was obtained by the blog Stadium Way.
From Sterk's letter: "From our understanding the story is an in-depth look at the WSU football program, ... »
West Coast Bias…Against Flood and Earthquake Victims
Wow, West Coasters really are self-involved jerks!
At ESDBS' Charity Bowl, which is raising money for victims of the Myanmar cylcone and the China earthquake, fans of SEC and Big 10 schools have donated over $1,000, respectively, while fans of Pac-10 schools have donated zip. Nada. Zilch. The ... »
